We've had a lot of
experience looking for
the perfect way to
amplify a sitar. There
are a lot of options,
the standard SM-57 mic
as used by touring
musicians or contact
pickups or a combination
of both. The most common
pickup available is made
by K&K sound and we used
to carry them when I
founded Sitarsetc. They
are sold as K&K,
Blue-spot, D-Tar, etc. at
various places and do an
average job but sorely
lacking in the full
sound spectrum and prone
to feedback problems
with poor customer
service. We
offer 4 choices that
work much better. The
ST-08
transducer by McIntyre pickups, the
sitar
pickup from PUTW,
the affordable
Supreme acoustic
transducer from
India, and the
Schertler Dyn-E for
professional
applications. If
you need any advice or
have a specific setup
requirement such as a
stereo setup we're happy
to help.

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TRANSDUCERS ~
PICKUPS FOR SITAR

The ST-08 is a great alternative
to the cheap twin pickups that have
flooded the transducer market. Feature a
protective coating and is easily removed
and reinstalled. Large enough to produce
a great sound without another contact
being necessary. A good 'hot' sound
for a disc transducer with high
sensitivity and level in a standard
pre-amp setup. Attaches with
adhesive putty that's included. I (Lars)
use one myself !! Output is
a standard 1/4" jack. We will be
testing other types of McIntyre pickups
in the future for stereo and permanent
mounts. This particular model was
developed using the PARA DI pre-amp by LR BAGGS.

Made in Hyderabad,
India and sometimes seen in various
places, this is a basic cheap and easy
stick on trandsducer for the budget
minded musician. Much better than the K&K Sound
transducers at less than half the price.
They are ready to go right through your
amp or mixer as long as it has a pre-amp
function, for best results use an
equalizer and you'll be surprised at the
results! Easy disconnect so you can
leave just the transducer on the
instrument without the cable.

Will work on any
instrument with a soundboard, very good
quality pickup for the price. Has
onboard volume control and disconnects
at the pickup so you can leave it
mounted on your tabli/soundboard!
Similar to the Supreme above. Has a 10
foot cable too......needs no batteries,
a full spectrum transducer.

AKG C-411 PP.
Whenever we are asked what the pros use,
this is the mic along with the Schertler
which is 3 times the price. The C-411 is
an excellent condenser microphone for
classical or modern applications.
Technical specs here:
AKG C-411

The PP setup
utilizes an included mini-xlr to xlr
converter. A pre-amp is necessary for
operation. Contact mic attaches with
included putty.

Pick-up the
World's polymer film pickups are made
from one of the most accurate and linear transducing materials known to mankind.
Each sensor is carefully crafted and
optimized to reveal the truest voice of
the instrument to which it is applied.
Over 28 years of research and design
applications provide accurate solutions
for virtually every instrument in
existence. The sitar pickup is shorter
than the one shown, easily attaches with
adhesive tape that's included. Output is
a standard 1/4" female jack. These are
best suited for permanent mounting but
can withstand a very limited number of
uninstalls.

Used by Pandit
Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar,
Swiss-made Schertler DYN-Series
electrodynamic contact transducers are
designed to be used in a variety of
applications - from home recording
to live performances, encompassing all
types of music and musical playing
styles where the utmost in accurate
acoustic reproduction is required. DYN-Series
transducers provide a sound that is
exceptionally “acoustic” in nature - the
sound is close to that of a studio
microphone, but without the on-stage
problems of bleed or feedback. The
Schertler DYN-E is the most
natural-sounding transducer available
for Sitar and other world instruments.
The easily-installed contact microphone
(attached to the instrument's top with
the included, inert putty) delivers a
warm, accurate reproduction of YOUR
instrument’s acoustic tone, regardless
of your style. DYN-Series transducers
ship in an elegant wooden box. Please
visit the Schertler site for downloadable
manuals and technical specifications.
We are an authorized dealer and will
help you with your installation
questions. The connection is male XLR. A
good alternative to the AKG C-411 pickup.

The Para DI is a studio-quality direct
box, featuring a five-band equalizer
with tunable notch and midrange
controls, adjustable gain and phase
inversion. Our proprietary Quasi-Passive
EQ circuitry is totally transparent and
allows control over voicing without
sacrificing tone -- a big advance over
conventional equalizers. In short, the
Para D.I. Is engineered to bring out the
best in any pickup. The perfect match
for our transducers, the
McIntyre ST-08 was developed with
this pre-amp. For complete information,
warranty & specs. please visit:
http://www.lrbaggs.com/paradi.htm

The Gigpro is a single-channel belt-clip
preamp that will work with most pickups.
It also provides 9v phantom power for
mini-mics and other phantom-powered
onboard electronics. Based on the Para
D.I.'s award-winning circuitry, we have
pared the features down to the
essentials -- nevertheless, it has
everything necessary to get the best
possible sound from your pickup. For
example, the two-band EQ and variable
low cut is amazingly flexible and
intuitive to use. For complete
information, warranty, & specs please
visit
http://www.lrbaggs.com/gigpro.htm

The StroboClip™ has the 1/10 cent
accuracy of all Peterson strobes and
also includes new Sweetened™ Tunings and
alternate temperaments for a wide
variety of string and wind instruments.

With new Sweeteners and temperaments
specific to acoustic instruments, the
StroboClip is the first
multi-temperament clip-on tuner ever
available on the market.

Solid Design
The tuner’s enclosure is made of metal
ensuring stage-worthy operation. Soft,
rubber pads line the jaws of the clip
section to protect the instrument being
tuned.

Designed For You
The StroboClip also introduces an
exclusive SUStain Mode feature that
allows the user prolonged note viewing
time when tuning short-voiced
instruments. The note is captured and
displayed on the screen until the next
time the tuner is triggered. Excellent
for use with instruments like tenor
banjo and similar instruments with
percussive but brief signals.

The StroboClip is encased in a brushed
aluminum shell to help it withstand the
rigors of the road and the included
cushioned, metal carrying case will keep
it safe when not in use. Soft, rubber
pads in the jaws of the StroboClip
protect the instrument's finish while
providing a firm grip for maximum signal
conductivity.

A top of the line tuner from Peterson
for any instrument, includes the Sitar
macro as well. Built in mic and
upgradable (for a fee) to included a
metronome function with Body Beat sync,
etc. Can be used with any Peterson
pickups. Too many functions to list,
check out
all the details
here!

Great for instruments that do not permit
the use of a clip-on pick-up. The small
footprint allows for easy transportation
in instrument cases and the long cord
will not prohibit free movement during
tuning.

Midi
with sitar? Well, yes it's possible
actually. The G2M allows you to use your
sound source (sitar, guitar, mohan veena,
shennai, etc.) and convert it to a Midi
out signal. Monophonic only though, one
string at a time. Perfect for those
looking to utilize their instrument in
the style of Niladri Kumar and others.

Please read all about it below, there
are demos and all technical information
that you need.

Want
to connect your sitar to your computer?
Ok, here you go. Works with most musical
instruments including the human voice
and enables your sound source to connect
via USB to your computer. Monophonic only.
Perfect for those looking to utilize
their instrument(s) in any way that would
involve a computer. Amazing.....

Please read all about it below, there
are demos and all technical information
that you need: